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UMD Safety Notice - Update from October 6, 2017 Incident

INCIDENT: Assault
OCCURRED: October 6, 2017, at approximately 10:56 p.m.

LOCATION: Campus Drive by Stamp Student Union

UMPD CASE #: 2017-64640

BRIEF DETAILS:
On October 6, 2017, at approximately 10:56 p.m., the University of Maryland
Police Department responded to the Stamp Student Union area for an assault
involving a baseball bat. Two male UMD students were walking along Campus Drive
near Stamp Student Union when they got into a verbal altercation with
a passing vehicle. A male passenger got out of the vehicle and began following
the two students. The passenger then went back to the car and retrieved a
baseball bat. The passenger then exchanged words with the two students and then
struck one of the students. The passenger then got back into the vehicle and
drove towards Baltimore Avenue.

The student was taken to a local hospital and has since been released.

Our Criminal Investigations Unit has identified the two suspects involved in
this incident. They have no affiliation with the University and were issued a
denial of access for the campus. Charges will be filed.

The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal
Investigations Unit is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any
information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at
301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email http://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/anonymous_tip.cfm .

The University of Maryland Police Department provides
a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near
campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at
301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an
escort.

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior,
contact the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or
301-405-3333.

Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances
around you.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that
tells you when something is wrong.

See Something, Say Something!

Be Smart, Be Safe!

Download the UMD Guardian app through the
Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety
escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.